The Shepherd's Studio by DianeWhimsical Art Inspired by A Life Well Lived!

It's so much easier to write anonymously...but I'm known personally by many of you.

You know most if not all my flaws, my blemishes, my sins.

If there is one thing most of you know...I'm unashamed...I'm bold...and I'm fearless...to the point at times of being controversial, in your face or opinionated. (silent laughter...inside family joke!)

What you don't know, is what it took to form this heart in me.

It took years in the desert. Years of being voiceless. Years of fear.

Fear is a Liar!

I sit here in the quiet of this morning...alone. The Hired Hand has run an errand...and I can blare my worship music...and listen as God speaks to my heart. I can sit here and let The Holy Spirit have his way with my fingers.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High (El Elyon)will rest in the shadow of the Almight. (El Shaddai)I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge;his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.

If you make the Most Hight (El Elyon) your dwelling-even the Lord who is my refuge-then NO harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.

"Because He loves me", says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.​With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation."Psalm 91...bits and pieces

Have you ever felt like you are dwelling in "the valley of dry bones"? As I'm writing this...I'm reminded what God told his man of old...Speak to those dry bones! Tell them to come alive!!! Be bold. Speak truth.

I believe as we proclaim truth, the liar must flea.

When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father,the SPIRIT OF TRUTH who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. John 15:26-27

"My sheep listen to my voice;I know them and they follow me.​John 10:27

It was truly an honor to be a Shepherdess. God taught me so much about His heart toward His sheep...towards me.

"He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."​John 8:47

Friends...I do believe our time is short. I believe the church of Christ will be snatched up like a thief in the night. He's coming to remove us from this world. It's time to get your hearts ready..."Stay ready so you don't have to get ready." Chuck Swindoll

The Lord has been showing me things...things that are not for the weak of heart...things that will cause despair, fear and turmoil. Don't wait. Get your heart ready....NOW.

John 8:42-44"Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here.I have not come on my own; but he sent me.Why is my language not clear to you?Because you are unable to hear what I say. You belong to your father, the devil and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him."

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."John 8:12"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."John 8:32

Did you know that God wants us to dream.....he wants to throw open the doors of heaven and bless the socks right off of us!

​He is The Great Dream Giver!!

"Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request."​I Chronicles 4:10

In The Prayer of Jabez.....God wanted to bust open the borders for Jabez! In fact the Hebrew meaning of Enlarge my Territory/Borders really means.....give me more sheep! (hahaha)

Diane

Current ResumeI am now a retired FarmHer of the most amazing creatures God created; Sheep!!! I loved every day I was blessed with Shepherding them. I now am focusing on my art and gardening and allowing The Lord to use it for His Glory. I designed and we are building The Shepherd's Studio on our awesome property and have NO idea what God will do with it....but It's His to use however He chooses. I continue to be ever so excited about health issues, food and fun! In my ongoing endeavor to find health and healing. We are enjoying our retirement days together seeking The Father together for whatever He has for us here in East Texas. We remain broken and poured out vessels for His purposes. We love our quiet and peaceful life here in The Piney Woods of East Texas.